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Photos: Sanna Jyllilä Jyllinkoski Nature Trail 1.5 km | Kurikka

The Jyllinkoski Nature Trail combines nature and his- LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Medium tory of electricity production in a fascinating way. Lush TRAIL TYPE: A line segment-form trail groves with demanding plants thrive in the steep- SUITABILITY: The trail is suitable to hikers inter- banked river valley in the middle of the South Ostro- ested in a slightly more challenging terrain. bothnian fieldscape. As a large dam in the River DURATION: About 1 to 2 hours including stops Kyrönjoki, Jyllinkoski also represents the history and SIGNPOSTING: The stairs and duckboards show present of South Ostrobothnian river construction. the trail, and the intersections are signposted Along the nature trail leading to Kiskonniemi, you see rich nature and a lush riverbank forest. The atmos- phere of Jyllinkoski is comprised of varying terrain, lush forests, quiet backwaters, and fierce roar of the rapids.

TO THE STARTING POINT OF THE TRAIL Starting point Jyllinkoskentie 126, 61300 Kurikka  A varied daytime trip destination (WGS84) N62° 35.67084' E22° 23.68836'  Rapids views  Grove conservation area The parking area is situated between a summer kiosk and Power Station Museum. Back and forth, the trail is 1.5 km Services at the beginning of the trail or along it long.

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An accessible Family Trail, the total length of which is 1.2 Services in vicinity of the trail km, also starts from the same place. The Family Trail is easy and suits hikers who prefer a light option.

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TRAIL DESCRIPTION GOOD TO KNOW The Jyllinkoski Nature Trail passes along a river valley Along the trail, there is a scenic viewpoint at the old dam, with steep banks to Kiskonniemi. The trail is line seg- offering an impressive view of the rapids. There is no toi- ment-form, and the distance back and forth is 1.5 km. let along the route. In the parking area, there is a kiosk The nature trail offers splendid views and physical chal- open in the summer. The trail is passable when there is lenge. The trail is suitable to hikers interested in a no snow. slightly more challenging terrain. Because of its short- In the nature conservation area, pets must be kept on a ness, many children, too, are able to walk the entire trail. leash. The Leave No Trace policy is followed in the area, The trail is clearly marked in the terrain, as stairs and which means everyone takes their own rubbish away. duckboards show the way. In addition, the intersections Stout shoes suit the trail best, even though, at a dry sea- are comprehensively signposted. son, you also get on with lighter shoes. Otherwise, dres- LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY sing normally for weather is sufficient. The trail includes some steep ascents. The steepest points are equipped with stairs and the wettest points with duckboards, respectively, which facilitate the hike. Some of the slopes and duckboards may be considerably slippery during humid or cold weather.

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SERVICES FOR THE TOURIST AND TOURIST INFORMATION

Distances to the neighbouring municipalities and centres Kurikka 3 km, 29 km, 22 km, Jalasjärvi 22 km, 21 km, Seinäjoki 39 km

Read about the tourism services in the area www.botniaring.fi/en/ http://www.epmatkailu.fi/in_english.html www.seikkailesuupohjassa.fi/en http://suupohja.fi/in-english/

ENVIRONMENT INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIL The landscape of Jyllinkoski is exceptional in South Os- The landscapes of the Jyllinkoski Nature Trail have been trobothnia. The difference in altitude of the rapids is heavily shaped by culture. The Jyllinkoski dam and the 12.5 m, and length about 400 m. Because of this, the rap- Power Station Museum strongly connect Jyllinkoski ids have the biggest difference in altitude in the region. with the history of the nearby areas. Jyllinkoski was for The rapids start from a dam built at their head. In the a long time an important agent in business life, and the 1870s, the first dam was built from natural stones. The name still brings back the electricity company. The me- current dam was built in 1913. The dam has been raised morial rock of the Kisko family and the traditional cul- twice. tural landscape talk about the strong housing and agri- cultural traditions in the region. The bottom and slopes of the river valley have nutritious soil, which offers an ideal habitat for several demanding Located close to the centre of Kurikka, Jyllinkoski is eutrophic species. At Jyllinkoski, there are several spe- close to diversified services. The Jyllinkoski Power Sta- cies found in only a few places in South Ostrobothnia. tion Park features a museum open at request, which ex- The lush river valley is also inhabited by demanding hibits the history of Jyllinkoski in electricity production. avian species and, e.g., flying squirrels. Together with Moreover, IT museum activities take place in the adja- the groves of Pitkämönranta, the groves of Jyllinkoski cent building. form a valuable piece of nature, the key parts of which Sports Services of the Town of Kurikka rents out canoes have been protected as nature conservation areas. The in the summer, which provides the opportunity to do ca- flora and fauna of the area have been studied through noeing in the area of Jyllinkoski. Canoes can be rented at nature surveys. the marketplace café operating in the centre of Kurikka, The trail leading to Kiskonniemi features varied nature at Asematie 8. and the atmosphere of a lush riparian forest. At Kiskon- niemi, sheep have been pastured for some years, and the area has been taken care of as a traditional landscape. The atmosphere of Jyllinkoski is comprised of varying terrain, lush forests, quiet backwaters, and the fierce roar of the rapids. Seasons have left a strong mark in the landscape.

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Electronic description of the trail and GPS trail file downloadable, e.g., to a smartphone: www.visitpohjanmaa.fi/jyllinkoski/en

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